Specialist agricultural property lawyer John Fisher has joined Davies and Partners Solicitors to help the firm expand its agricultural and equestrian business across Bristol and Gloucestershire.

John, who is a member of the Agricultural Law Association, joins Davies and Partners’Gloucester office, following almost 20 years experience in handling complex legal matters relating to rural property and agricultural law.  He has previously worked for MFG Solicitors and Thomas Horton LLP in Worcestershire.

Described by the Legal 500 as ‘professional and conscientious’, John is a valuable addition to Davies and Partners’ highly respected property team.  In his new role as Senior Consultant, John will be developing the firm’s rural expertise and acting on behalf of landowners, tenants, farmers and landed estates.  John, who lives on the Gloucestershire/Owrcestershire border, will be advising clients across the region on all aspects of property transactions, agricultural tenancy issues, and equestrian law. 

Commenting on his new role John said, “I am delighted to have joined Davies and Partners which has an outstanding reputation in the property sector.  My aim is to help develop the firm’s specialist agricultural department to provide landowners and the rural community with a dedicated legal service which is tailored to their very specific requirements.  In the past business was done on the strength of a handshake but today business is very different and it’s vital that clients receive advice from someone who understands the complexities of the agricultural sector. Landowners need to ensure that their land and assets are fully protected legally, whether that’s through a written partnership agreement, a new will or a pre nuptial agreement.  I believe long term planning and working as a team with other professionals advisors such as the accountants is the key. I’m very much looking forward to working with the many farmers and landowners and their professional advisors in the region and helping them get their land holdings in good legal order.”